3.5
- 3.8Food
- 3.7Service
- 3.9Ambience
- 3.4Value
Noise • Moderate
$38.00 - $65.00 per person
1 - 12 people
$500.00 per party
1 - 12 people
$250.00 per party
1 - 12 people
1 - 12 people
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Tucked inside the @sofiteldc, @dmvdoes was invited to dine @opalinedc and it’s definitely one of DC’s most underrated restaurants. @opalinedc serves French-inspired cuisine and cocktails in an elegant setting that’s perfect for date night, girls’ night, or a sophisticated evening out. The beautiful atmosphere, flavorful dishes, and upscale vibes make this hidden gem worth adding to your list! Dinner is served from 4PM-10PM. Reservations can be made @opentable. Add this to your next outing in DC! 😋 📍 @opalinedc 806 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 #DCRestaurants #DMVFoodie #DateNight #ThingsToDoDC #WashingtonDC
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3.5
Noise • Moderate
District of Columbia
Kid-friendly
Amy Gold
Los Angeles4 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2026
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Atlanta17 reviews
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New York City7 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2026
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Matt Gold
Washington DC13 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2026
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William Gold
New York City30 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2026
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New York City24 reviews
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London3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2026
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Tampa83 reviews
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Atlanta7 reviews
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Some menu items are described as satisfyingly generous, guests call the blueberry cobbler "very generous" and note breakfast dishes like the Croque Madame as filling.
Yes, Opaline is frequently chosen for special evenings: guests have celebrated anniversaries there and praise the food, cocktails, and terrace for an elegant, unhurried experience.
Yes, families are welcome: the restaurant offers a children's menu (kids ordered chicken nuggets and pasta and loved them), and children under six have been noted as receiving complimentary meals.
Opaline shines as an after-work spot, early evenings are great for a lively drink-and-dinner vibe; note breakfast often gets quite busy around 9:00 a.m.
Saturdays, Opaline’s curated Saturday afternoon tea is a highlighted experience, and guests frequently praise the afternoon tea offering.
Yes, Opaline offers outdoor dining: guests regularly mention the patio/terrace and enjoying meals al fresco on pleasant evenings.
Yes, guests have added special notes to their reservations (for example, noting a birthday), and some have called ahead to confirm menu details.
Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected; come relaxed rather than dressed up.
Opaline sees clear peaks at breakfast, reviewers note it “gets quite busy around 9 am”, and it fills up for special nights like Valentine’s Day; some Friday evenings, by contrast, have been described as empty and quiet.
Opaline feels like a French‑inspired brasserie with Provençal touches and a welcoming terrace, stylish, bright decor paired with a lively bar energy that can be fairly noisy at peak times.
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